MAADE Radio

Kuda Mangoma, better known as Baskwa, is best described as a neo-expressionist/abstract/pop artist. Even as he doesn't necessarily like to be put into such a box, he has gone on to independently exhibit three times in just the last twelve months. We talk about his origins in art, making a name fairly quickly and his international plans post-COVID-19.  

Baskwa's Instagram

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MAADE Radio explores the drive behind creative professionals, entrepreneurs and personalities. In each episode, we delve into the important questions - from what it takes to build a passion into a brand, to nurturing the balance between creativity and business. 

Hosted by Mayowa Adeniyi

Nav Dharan left a 15-year banking career to found LoansHub, a mortgage-based fin-tech platform targeted at young people. Without a background in technology, he has somehow built a personal mortgage manager with a team that aims to beat the big banks. We talk about wearing multiple hats within a start-up, getting through to his ideal audience and why everyone needs to know marketing. 

Nav's LinkedIn 

LoansHub's Instagram | LinkedIn | Website 

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MAADE Radio explores the drive behind creative professionals, entrepreneurs and personalities. In each episode, we delve into the important questions - from what it takes to build a passion into a brand, to nurturing the balance between creativity and business.

Hosted by Mayowa Adeniyi

Isabella Longginou (IL) established her eponymous label in 2014 making one bridal gown for a friend. It has now has evolved into a fully-fledged label becoming one of Brisbane’s most sought after designer-dressmakers for clients locally, interstate and internationally. We talk about her origins in fashion, how an IL's expansion could work (and for the record, her final dinner guest was Valentino!).

Isabella's Instagram | Website

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MAADE Radio explores the drive behind creative professionals, entrepreneurs and personalities. In each episode, we delve into the important questions - from what it takes to build a passion into a brand, to nurturing the balance between creativity and business.

Hosted by Mayowa Adeniyi

Aaron Gray brings a uniquely individual style when it comes to capturing his photography. If you’ve followed his Instagram, you know his feed of models and scenes with a slight risque edge. We talk about why he chooses to only shoot film, what influenced his work and why music could be the next side project of his journey. 

Aaron's Instagram | Website

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MAADE Radio explores the drive behind creative professionals, entrepreneurs and personalities. In each episode, we delve into the important questions - from what it takes to build a passion into a brand, to nurturing the balance between creativity and business.

Hosted by Mayowa Adeniyi

Drew Davies is Australia’s most-followed real estate agent, boasting close to 33,000 followers on Instagram. He's also a Director and Principal at Place Ascot setting new sales record standards within six months of joining. We talk about some of his most spectacular property marketing concepts, the role family plays and where he fits in as a leader to his team.

Drew's Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Tik Tok

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MAADE Radio explores the drive behind creative professionals, entrepreneurs and personalities. In each episode, we delve into the important questions - from what it takes to build a passion into a brand, to nurturing the balance between creativity and business.

Hosted by Mayowa Adeniyi

Halilu Makintami is the founder behind Mckintami, a made-to-order (MTO) footwear label. We discuss, the concept of his storytelling through his brand, the influence of his family history in Northern Nigeria and why he relates so much to Roger Federer’s playing career.

Halilu's Instagram

Mckintami's Instagram | Facebook | Website

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MAADE Radio explores the drive behind creative personalities, entrepreneurs and professionals. Each episode delves into the important questions; from what it takes to build a passion into a brand, to nurturing the balance between creativity and business.

Hosted by Mayowa Adeniyi

Ian Parke is the Co-Founder and CEO of FIN-PAY and FIN-PAY FX, the world's first digital payment organisation. He talks about getting in the door with the world's biggest tech names, his passion for entrepreneurship and how the start-up is taking on the likes of Stripe, Paypal and the big four banks. 

Ian's Instagram | LinkedIn 

FIN-PAY's Instagram | LinkedIn | Website 

FIN-PAY FX's Instagram | LinkedIn | Website

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MAADE Radio explores the drive behind creative personalities, entrepreneurs and professionals. Each episode delves into the important questions; from what it takes to build a passion into a brand, to nurturing the balance between creativity and business.

Hosted by Mayowa Adeniyi

Callie Marshall is an event, product, fashion and documentary photographer. She talks about embracing one's creative anxiety, managing the potential for burnout and what makes the Kim Kardashian brand so special.

Callie's Instagram

Florido Weddings' Instagram | Facebook | Website

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Maade Radio explores the drive behind creative personalities, entrepreneurs and professionals. Each episode delves into the important questions - from what it takes to build a passion into a brand, to nurturing the balance between creativity and business.

Hosted by Mayowa Adeniyi

Bruno Cortigiani the director of Merlai Custom Menswear, a Brisbane-based sartorial tailor. He discusses his move from Italy to Australia, how his heritage is uniquely represented in the product and the ideal perception of a well-dressed modern man.

Merlai’s Instagram | Facebook | Website

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Maade Radio explores the drive behind creative professionals, entrepreneurs and personalities. In each episode, we delve into the important questions - from what it takes to build a passion into a brand, to nurturing the balance between creativity and business.

Hosted by Mayowa Adeniyi

Chelsea Keim is a career creative, having worked across all aspects of generating engaging content for audiences. She is currently a digital producer for Place Estate Agents, in addition to running her own content agency, Chelsea Keim Creative, where she freelances for clients across a range of industries.

Chelsea’s Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Website 

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Maade Radio explores the drive behind creative professionals, entrepreneurs and personalities. In each episode, we delve into the important questions - from what it takes to build a passion into a brand, to nurturing the balance between creativity and business.

Hosted by Mayowa Adeniyi